Acute myeloid leukemia is caused by damage to the DNA of developing cells in the bone marrow. When this happens, blood cell production goes awry. The bone marrow produces immature cells that develop into white blood cells in the blood called myeloblasts leukemia cells. These abnormal cells can not function properly, and can accumulate and displace healthy cells.
It is not clear what causes genetic mutations that lead to leukemia. Radiation, exposure to certain chemicals and some chemotherapy drugs may play a role.
It is not clear what causes genetic mutations that lead to leukemia. Radiation, exposure to certain chemicals and some chemotherapy drugs may play a role.
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